When performing a differential white blood cell count a basophils will be recognized by - ANSWER-Large blue to purple staining granules
When collecting
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Serum - ANSWER-Is the liquid portion of whole blood after the blood has been allowed to dot and the solid and liquid portions have separated
When performing a finger puncture, the first drop of blood should be - ANSWER-Wiped away
When performing a routine phlebotomy, the most common gauge needle is - ANSWER-20 or 21
The Ph of urine sample is checked to determine - ANSWER-Acidity and alkalinity
When using a microscope with a 10x ocular and the 40x objective in place, the total magnification is - ANSWER-400x
When drawing a blood alcohol, the site cannot be prepared with which of the following? - ANSWER-Alcohol
Of HIPAA, which of the following is the highest priority? - ANSWER-Security of medical records
A technique that employs high-frequency, inaudible sound waves which bounces of body tissue - ANSWER-Sonogram or echogram
The application of water in the treatment of disease is referred to as - ANSWER-hydrotherapy
Ultrasound should not be used for - ANSWER-None of the choices (muscle strains,tumors, & sprains)
A diagnostic technique which detect regions of heat and cold in the body is called - ANSWER-Thermography
The branch of medicine which uses radionuclides in the diagnosis and treatment of disease is - ANSWER-Nuclear
The type of physician that would diagnose and treat disease and malfunction of the glands of the infernal secretion is an/a - ANSWER-Endocrinologist
One who studies disease is a - ANSWER-Pathologist
Hypertension is also referred to as - ANSWER-High blood pressure
Physiology is the - ANSWER-Study of the functions of living organisms
The nerve to be concerned with when giving an injection into the buttocks is - ANSWER-Sciatic
When protected health information needs to be discarded, it should be - ANSWER-Completely destroyed, for example by cross shredding
Size of the needle is expressed by - ANSWER-Gauge numbers
The part of the syringe and the needle that may be touched is - ANSWER-The outside of the barrel
An injection given at a 45 degree angle is an - ANSWER-Subcutaneous
A z-tract injection is an _______ injection in the gluteal muscle of the buttocks - ANSWER-Intramuscular
The most common positions for chest x-ray are - ANSWER-PA and Lateral
The substance used to prevent x-ray exposure are - ANSWER-Lead
When you are asked to take a cervical x-ray, you would take the film of the - ANSWER-Neck region
On a normal ECG tracing, the first wave to show a downward deflection is a - ANSWER-Q wave
The purpose of applying past or jelly when running an ECG is to reduce - ANSWER-Skin resistance
When a venipuncture is performed using a lavender top vacutainer tube, the sample - ANSWER-A and C
( A.) is commonly used for hematology testing & C.) Does not clot because and anti-coagulant has been mixed with the whole blood)
The term "PHI" in HIPAA stands for - ANSWER-Protected Health Information
Gram staining is done to determine - ANSWER-Whether a bacteria is gram positive or gram negative
A papanicoalaou smear is used to - ANSWER-Detect cervical cancer
The universal donor is blood type - ANSWER-O
GTT is a test for - ANSWER-Sugar metabolism
A lipid profile includes testing for - ANSWER-Cholesterol
Large amounts of injectable medication, at least 2 ml or more are given - ANSWER-Intramuscularly
A medical assistant may give an injection - ANSWER-Only on the orders of a physician
Which of the following needles has the widest lumen? - ANSWER-#19 guage
HIPAA penalties and sanctions can include - ANSWER-All of the choices (Loss of licensure and accreditation, Monetary fines, & Jail time)
During a galvanic electrical stimulation the patient - ANSWER-Must be attended at all times
Metástasis refers to - ANSWER-Growth of cancer cells from one tissue to another
A tumor that is non-progressive and is not life threatening is considered - ANSWER-Benign
Drugs used to prevent the clotting of blood are - ANSWER-Anticoagulants
Drug agents that neutralize the hydrochloric acid in the stomach are called - ANSWER-Antacids
An agent which affects blood pressure by increasing the flow of urine and thus reducing the volume of fluid in the body is called - ANSWER-Diuretic
An agent given to counteract an unwanted effect if a drug is called a/an - ANSWER-Antidote
A mild hypnotic drug that is relaxing but doesn't necessarily produce sleep is called - ANSWER-Sedative
An agent which excites and promotes functional activity is called - ANSWER-Stimulant
When applying a cast, the plaster - ANSWER-Is applied over a stockinette
A counting chamber utilized in manual microscopic methods is called a - ANSWER-Hemacytometer
If a carotid pulse is taken, it would be taken at the - ANSWER-Neck
Hot plates are a form of physical therapy that provides - ANSWER-B and C
( B.) Superficial heat & C.) Moist heat)
Palpation is done by - ANSWER-Feeling a part with the hand
Auscultation is done by - ANSWER-Stethoscope
A hemostatic forcep - ANSWER-Clamps off small vessels and bleeders
Tissues are composed off - ANSWER-Cells
Pathology is - ANSWER-The study of disease
Intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) is used the treatment - ANSWER-All of the above ( Pneumonia, Emphysema, & COPD)
Intercostal refers to - ANSWER-Between the ribs
What is the supine position - ANSWER-Flat on their back with palms and face up
Describe when the lithotomy position is used - ANSWER-A vaginal examination
The opposite of superficial is - ANSWER-Efferent
In the anatómica position the patient - ANSWER-Stands erect with palms turned anterior
A patient in the prone position is lying - ANSWER-Face down
The designation as to the nature or cause of a health problem is a(n) - ANSWER-Etiology
A government agency having the legal responsibility for enforcing proper drug manufacture and clínica use is called - ANSWER-Food and Drug Administration
Possible adverse extensions of a disease or outcomes from treatment is known as - ANSWER-Complications
A combination of signs and symptoms that are characteristic of a specific disease state is - ANSWER-Syndrome
The muscle walls of the heart are called - ANSWER-Myocardium
Insulin is secreted directly into the bloodstream by what organ - ANSWER-Pancreas
When a small sample of tissue is taken from the body and sent to a clinical laboratory to be examined or studies it is called - ANSWER-Biopsy
A goiter - ANSWER-Is visible swelling of the thyroid gland
Hepatitis is inflammation of the - ANSWER-Liver
Remission refers to - ANSWER-Lessening of symptoms
One complete heart beat, combining the contraction and relaxation phases is known as the - ANSWER-Cardiac cycle
What is AIDS - ANSWER-Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Tiny microscopic projections in the wall of the small intestine, which absorbs nutrients into the - ANSWER-Vilus; villi
The voice box is called the - ANSWER-Larynx
The medical term for nose bleed - ANSWER-Epistaxis
The word part peri means - ANSWER-Around
The word part dys means - ANSWER-Painful
The word part itis means - ANSWER-Inflammation
The word part which means joint is - ANSWER-Arthro
The part of the word meaning white is - ANSWER-Leuko
The word part phago means - ANSWER-To eat
The word part nephro means - ANSWER-Kidney
The suffix which means plastic repair is - ANSWER-Oplasty
The suffix which means discharge or flow is - ANSWER-Orrhea
The suffix which means pain is - ANSWER-Algia
Occult means - ANSWER-Hidden
The abbreviation for immediately is - ANSWER-STAT
The abbreviation for every hour is - ANSWER-Q.H.
The abbreviation for every two hours is - ANSWER-Q2h
Possible adverse extensions of a disease or outcomes from treatment is known as - ANSWER-Complications
An inflammation or condition of the tendon muscles - ANSWER-Tendonitis
The most important muscle to aid breathing is - ANSWER-Diaphragm
This bone forms the forehead and bony sockets which contain the eyes - ANSWER-Temporal
Facial bones that compose the massive upper jaw bones are called - ANSWER-Maxillary bones
The longest bone in the body - ANSWER-Femur
The most common place to take a pulse is at the - ANSWER-Radial artery
A patient with a rapid pulse has - ANSWER-Tachycardia
The best respiratory rate can be taken by - ANSWER-Watching the patients chest rise and fall while appearing to take the pulse
The first sound heard when taking the blood pressure is - ANSWER-Systolic pressure
If a patient begins to feel faint during a venipuncture procedure you should - ANSWER-Have the patient put her head between her knees and hold smelling salts under her nose
If a patient who has complained of chest pain collapses in the office you should - ANSWER-Be sure the patient is breathless and pulse less before administering CPR
A patient is bleeding heavily from a wound on the forearm, you should - ANSWER-Apply direct pressure
A patient calls the office and states they have received a blunt injury to the eye. You should advise - ANSWER-Come in as soon as possible to have the eye checked
A suffix is the - ANSWER-Ending of a word
The most common combining form is - ANSWER-O
Of the following, which could not legally act as an agent for another patient - ANSWER-A minor for their younger sister
An insurance contract written for a company for its employees is called - ANSWER-Benefit coverage
A patient who is 68 years old is most likely covered by what type of insurance - ANSWER-Medicare
Medicare pays - ANSWER-80 percent
To establish for the medicaid patient you must check their - ANSWER-All of the choices ( Current ID, Policy number, & Social security number)
Persons who are unable to pay for medical care or who have dependent children may have - ANSWER-Medicaid
Under what program may retired military or their dependents or active military person - ANSWER-Tricare
What kind of insurance provides medical care for the related accident of illness - ANSWER-Workers compensation
The purpose of aging the accounts receivables - ANSWER-Is to use identify past due accounts for collection
How often is the physicians narcotic liscence renewed - ANSWER-Every 3 years
United States health care systems relies heavily on - ANSWER-Public health insurance
The pre-determined amount of money paid by the patient before an insurance company pays is - ANSWER-Deductable
The word indicating the data medical insurance coverage begins is - ANSWER-Effective
For a patient to be entitled to "pain in full" benefits under the blue shield program, their physicians must be - ANSWER-Participating physicians [Show Less]